Windows 10: Why Does Microsoft Continue To Remove/Deactivate McAfee Live Save Anti-Virus Protection...

Again, 2023-06-09, 2023-06-14, & 2023-07-12, Microsoft removed now for a 3rd time [McAfee Live Save] after the 2023-07-12 Updates KB890830, KB5028166 – not sure which one. Each time w/in the past couple of months, I had to remove w/ a McAfee software removal tool & reinstall McAfee Live Save – each time w/ a new “serial-number”. Although when you go into Win-10 [Virus & Threat Protection], McAfee is shown to be active, you can no longer activate the application via the shortcut. Also the executable & its folder "C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\Platform\McUICnt.exe

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WHY DOES WINDOWS 10 NOT WORK WITH McAFEE ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION?

It has come to my attention that Windows 10 is totally not compatible with McAfee Anti-virus protection. THOUSANDS of people are reporting when running a virus scan, with McAfee, after upgrading to Windows 10, the scan is unable to complete, constantly stops
at 97 or 98% every time. I called McAfee, and they tell me Microsoft was to offer a download fix for this issue, but has failed to do so.

Why is Microsoft not resolving this issue?

It is not just a McAfee issue, as my virus protection worked just fine when I was still using Windows 8.1.

I am VERY disappointed in Microsoft letting this issue go on. As for Windows Defender, it is rated the WORSE POSSIBLE virus protection out there. I would suggest no one rely on this to protect their PC.

So, when is Microsoft going to send out a download fix, to allow McAfee virus protection to again work properly? OR, will they just ignore it, as they have so far?

Marty

 

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We currently offer two products for all of our users: McAfee's Scan and Repair andMicrosoft's Security Essentials.

• The McAfee option will download a small program onto your Windows computer to perform a one-time scan of your system for malware. It will not interfere with your existing anti-virus or other security products. After it scans your system, it will give you the option to automatically or manually remove the files it flags as malicious.
• The Microsoft Security Essentials option is a full anti-virus product. Upon download and install, it will add anti-virus software to your computer that will continue to protect your system with the latest anti-virus signatures from Microsoft.

 

Anti-Virus

Probably your computer came with a preinstalled McAfee trial which you should uninstall properly...

• McAfee KB - How to remove McAfee products from a PC running Windows (TS101331)
  
• McAfee Removal Tool - McAfee Uninstaller
  

Also please read
this post.

After rebooting Windows Defender should get automatically enabled.

I use and recommend the free browser extensions uBlock Origin and Ghostery...

Suggestion to read:

• How to tighten security and increase privacy on your browser - Malwarebytes Labs | Malwarebytes
  Labs
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
  
  includes Resources to protect your browser, privacy & help prevent browser pop-up ads and scams

• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Safe Steps for Replacing your Anti-virus - Why should you use
  Antivirus software?
• Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools